OUR VISION
We will g lorif y G od by be i n g i n creasi n g ly tran sfo rmed i nto the l i keness of C hri s t
our life together
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
February 1, Sabbath EQUIP Training, Sligo Church, 3:00 - 7:50 p.m.
Calling All Christians! Be of service in your community after a natural or man-made disaster and advance your career with a six month certificate in Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response, Cyber Security, or Homeland Security from Washington Adventist University. Classes begin March 17, 2014, with once a week courses. For more information email homelandsecurity@wau.edu or 1.877.246.2225 WOMEN’S MINISTRY: First Monday - February 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall A. Dee Taylor presents “Love Language: Language of Hope.” Come in out of the cold and bring your favorite soup to share. Bring a friend and learn how to communicate love, in honor of African American Heritage month and Valentine’s Day. In March we will have another ‘Tea and Silent Auction.’ We encourage you to wear a hat and be prepared to bid for your item. Proceeds will go to Scholarshiping our Sisters. Adventist Community Services Center is offering the following courses beginning January 6, 2014: Intro to Computers in English & Spanish, Network+ Security+ and A+, ESOL and GED in Spanish & English. Spots are still open. For further details, please call ACS at 301.585.6556, or e-mail Kevin at info@acsgw.org WebKids (ACSGW’s new after school program) Mondays & Wednesdays WebKids provides a unique combination of a safe after-school environment and a technical education program for at-risk youth during the critical hours of 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on weekdays. The goal is to improve academic development which facilitates school connectedness and helps students enter society as productive, vital, responsible community members. Students attend an academic out of school time (OST) program in a safe zone. The program offers homework assistance, computer training and social skills development. ACSGW believes that WebKids provides a foundation that helps support healthy, safe and secure neighborhoods. Recycling @ ACSGW has for some time now been refurbishing and donating computers. Our efforts not only help those in need of a computer who cannot afford one but also help by reducing the impact of discarded technological equipment on the environment. PLEASE DONATE YOUR USED COMPUTERS to ACSGW. Call 301.585.6556 for more information. CHILDREN & YOUTH Come out and support today’s Sligo Church Pony basketball game against CPC at 8:35 p.m. The game will be held in Eastern Middle School (3000 University Blvd E, Silver Spring MD). sunset Tonight: Feb. 8:
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February 2, Sunday Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. 55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. February 3, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. February 4, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. February 5, Wednesday Sligo Ringers, SAS - Room 114, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. February 7, Friday Telugu Vespers, Memorial Chapel, 7:00 p.m.
For this entire week our campus has been involved in a special time of spiritual refreshment and enrichment as we have united to experience WISE or a Week In Spiritual Emphasis. Sponsored by the Office of Spiritual Life here at Washington Adventist University, each day time has been set aside from the rigors of academia to provide our students with the opportunity to share God’s word, not only to their classmates, but to the entire WAU campus. The theme for this week has been “Take Action!” Today as we come to the conclusion of this week-long journey, we are pleased to welcome Cory Marshall, a senior Theology major from Washington Adventist University, as he shares a message titled “Restoration.” As you worship with us today, our prayer is that you too will experience “restoration” as you prepare to partake of a fresh encounter with the Living God.
Summary of our Beliefs
SABBATH, FEBRUARY 8 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m., Speaker: Charles A. Tapp Sligo Underground, Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m., (Youth & Young Adult Service) Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m., (WAU Collegiate Service) Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:15 a.m.
• The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). • Jesus Christ is the Divine Son of God and our personal Savior from sin by grace through faith. (John 1:1-3; Ephesians 2:8). • Having been saved, followers of Jesus live in obedience to Him by observing the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 20: 1-17; John 14:15). • The Sabbath – the seventh day of the week- established by God at creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry, is to be observed by the followers of Jesus. (Exodus 20:8-11; 1 Peter 2:21). • Jesus is coming back to earth personally and visibly to raise the righteous dead and give His faithful children of all ages immortality in an earth made new. (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; Revelation 22:12; 21:1-3). • Our love for God is demonstrated primarily by our love for our fellowmen. (1 John 4:20; Matthew 25:34-40)
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JANUARY 25, 2014
PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000
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CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building. Last Year: This Year: Jan. 26 $ 5,571.62 Jan. 25 $ 7,188.95 Jan. 26 YTD $23,489.05 Jan. 25 YTD $23,362.25 Year-end Summary 2012 2013 Sligo Church Offerings $ 676,038.00 $ 709,491.00 Building Improvement $ $ 144,833.00 Tithe $2,787,702.00 $2,787,735.00 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
at worship THE CHURCH
welcome
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CONGREGATIONAL CARE Debbie Eisele, ext. 127 eiseled@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH Paolo Esposito, ext. 136
pesposito@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
cbridges@sligochurch.org
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Sheila Hendricks 301.585.6556
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
8:45 & 11:15 A.M.
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Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
OUR MISSION We s eek to g row passi onate d i sc i pl es of J es us th ro ugh wor shi p of God , nur ture of o ne a noth er,and outreach to the worl d .
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
Barry Rowe & Becky Ratana, deacon & deaconess on duty
Prelude A Holy Offering / S. Landon
Leading our music today are: Vick Phillips Jr., organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister
Prayer
Leland Pittman
Anthem Cornerstone/ Hillsong
we reflect +Children’s Message Scripture John 14:1-3 (KJV)
Regina Johnson Vincent Wilson +Alicia Morrison
Introduction of Speaker
Leland Pittman +Natalie Rodriguez
+Music for Meditation Better is One Day/ Passion
Sermon Restoration Invitation to Give
Cory Marshall
Gerry Lopez
Offertory God of Wonders/ Third Day
w e g o t o s e r v e *Hymn of Reflection When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633 *Benediction
WAU United Jean Innocent, vocalist Janeth Blanco, vocalist Shanti Seidel, cellist Michael Soto, guitarist Sonali Singh, percussionist
Cory Marshall
Postlude Go Forth In Peace / H. Turner +Toccata on “We Shall Overcome” / arr. Phillips Jr.
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Judith Pino
Theme Song Hark! ‘Tis the Shepherd’s Voice I Hear / No. 361 Scripture & Prayer
Lidija Plantak
Welcome
Lidija Plantak
Special Music I Asked the Lord / Lange & Duncan
Judith Pino
*Hymn of Praise Praise to the Lord / No. 1
Welcome and Church Life Gerry Lopez we honor and praise him
+Song of Gathering Come, Christians, Join to Sing / No. 10
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Footnotes: Jean Innocent is the Assistant Dean of Men at WAU. His favorite Bible verse is John 12:32. Regina Johnson is the Chaplain of Ministry at WAU and seeks to live out God’s calling for her life. Cory Marshall is a Senior Theology student from New York who loves the Lord and delights in doing His work. Alicia Morrison is a Senior Psychology student from New York who is energetic about helping others in any way she can. Leland Pittman is a Senior Business Management student from North Carolina; he enjoys spending time preaching and sharing the word of God. Natalie Rodriguez is a recent graduate of WAU with a major in Marriage and Family Therapy. Vincent Wilson is a Junior Religion student from Massachusetts who is creative and loves to do the Lords work whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Mission Feature Lesson Study Class Leaders Discipling the Sick Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders
Zelma Edwards, pianist
sabbath devotional
“Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.” - St. Francis of Assisi
welcome Let us hear from you! To write the pastors a note, make a prayer request, or inquire about becoming a member of Sligo Church, please use a card from the hymnal rack. ANNOUNCEMENTS Simple Truths for Life: Sligo’s Radio Ministry, can be heard each Sabbath morning from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. on WGTS 91.9 FM. Listen with a friend, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:15 a.m. We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Sadanala, Simon & Germain families Request healing: Joycynthia Anderson, Nicholas La-Bastide, Carol Dawson & Karnnel Charles Sanctuary flowers: *If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270-6777, ext. 114. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shantha Kumari Simon on Monday, January 27 at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of the late Enjaty Narsiah Simon, and loving mother of Ravindra Narsiah, Evelyn Samuel, Alice Bernton, Howard Simon & the late Leonard Simon. A funeral service will be held tomorrow, February 2 at 11:00 a.m. in the Southern Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church (2001 East Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904). Viewing will be held for one hour prior to the funeral service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the church. Prayer Gathering meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Halfway through the hour we separate into small groups for focused prayer on various topics, including family, health and community outreach. We have added a new feature: A small group will be ready from 7:30 until 7:55 p.m. to receive your phone calls if you would like to join them by Internet or telephone. To connect, visit: http://Ez.com/sligoprays or call 425.440.5100 Use the Pin Code: 867642# EQUIP 2014 Training Event - the Potomac Conference presents seminars that will equip and empower interested members to serve and lead - today from 3:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. here at Sligo Church. There are 26 seminars to choose from, taught by various leaders in our conference, including our very own Pastors: Charles Tapp, Debbie Eisele, Paolo Esposito, Gerry Lopez and Cheryl WilsonBridges. A box supper will be provided for all attendees between 6:10 - 6:40 p.m. Child care is provided for ages birth to 10 years old. If you have not pre-registered, you can still attend.